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YK10 KVO

2010 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12379,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 KVO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 106,215 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,247 miles

Centre heatshield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 87,830 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,645 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 78,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,714 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 66,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,125 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,875 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 51,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,547 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 43,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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YK10 KVO is a 2010 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 79,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK10 KVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK10 KVO registered?

YK10 KVO is a 2010 BMW 123, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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